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Waterfall — For other uses, see Waterfall (disambiguation). Angel Falls in Venezuela is the world s tallest waterfall at 979;m (3,212 ft) … Wikipedia
plunge pool — ► NOUN 1) a deep basin at the foot of a waterfall formed by the action of the falling water. 2) a small, deep swimming pool … English terms dictionary
waterfall — /waw teuhr fawl , wot euhr /, n. 1. a steep fall or flow of water in a watercourse from a height, as over a precipice; cascade. 2. a manner of arranging women s hair, as in long, loose waves. [bef. 1000; ME; OE waetergefeall. See WATER, FALL] * * … Universalium
Plunge pool — used to cool off. Another type of plunge pool is formed under a vertical displacement of water, for example a waterfall or rapids. Because of the hydraulic action acted there, the plunge pool interiors are irregular and rough. Plunge pools are… … Wikipedia
plunge pool — noun : the water in a plunge basin; also : a small deep plunge basin * * * the water in a plunge basin. [1915 20] * * * plunge pool noun A small swimming pool deep enough to immerse the body, esp used for its invigorating coolness after a sauna • … Useful english dictionary
plunge — 01. A young boy miraculously survived after [plunging] over Niagara Falls. 02. The car ran off the bridge, and [plunged] into the ocean. 03. German philosopher Goethe once said, [Plunge] boldly into the thick of life! 04. A young boy [plunged]… … Grammatical examples in English
plunge pool — a basin scoured out by a waterfall … Dictionary of ichthyology
plunge pool — the pool found at the base of a waterfall created by the additional erosional energy that falling water and load has … Geography glossary
plunge pool — A swirlhole, generally of large size, occurring at the foot of a waterfall or rapid, on the surface or underground [25]. See also swirlhole … Lexicon of Cave and Karst Terminology
plunge pool — noun 1》 a deep basin at the foot of a waterfall formed by the action of the falling water. 2》 a small, deep swimming pool, especially one used to refresh the body after a sauna … English new terms dictionary
